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About MaryO

Cushing's and kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) patient, founder, owner and webmaster of Cushing's Help and Support, web designer, piano teacher and mom. I am a Cushing's patient who has dealt with Cushing's symptoms since 1983 (or earlier) and the aftereffects of pituitary surgery since 1987. Because I had very little support for my symptoms, diagnosis and surgery, I decided to try to make things a little better for other patients and started a support site called Cushing's Help and Support in 2000. The site has grown to astronomical numbers. This disease isn't as rare as doctors have told us! In 2006, I was also diagnosed with kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma). My left kidney and adrenal gland were removed. Having an adrenal gland removed complicates my post-Cushing's symptoms. I am not planning to have any more rare and unusual diseases. My entire bio to date can be found here: http://www.cushings-help.com/maryos_story.htm But, enough of that - it's not always about Cushing's, or even Cancer. This one is about Life!

Carols, Cookies, and Coffee Today at 4:30 PM

11 Dec

The Pender Music Ministry presents its Annual Christmas Handbell Concert Sunday, December 11 at 4:30 PM

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Posted by MaryO on December 11, 2016 in Christmas, Christmas Music, Get Involved!, Holidays, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: carols, coffee, cookies, Handbell Ministry, Music Ministry, Pender Handbell Ringers

Today, December 11, 2016 at Pender UMC ~ ONE Unified Service at 10:00 am

11 Dec

Please join us this Sunday, December 11th, as we celebrate Building in Faith for the Future. We will come together for one service at 10am, followed by a luncheon and dessert reception.

PLEASE NOTE: Nursery and Sunday school for ages 2 through 6th grade will be open at 9:45 am.

December 11, the third Sunday in Advent

Theme: What lies ahead in life, kingdom and church will require patience, but also hope.

Movie Clip: A Christmas Story

Scripture: James 5:7-10

Pender’s Vision Statement:

By following Jesus and reaching out to others, we seek God’s transformation of ourselves and our world.

Listen to past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

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Calendar of Events

Also today:

Get your event on the Pender UMC Calendar
This Week at Pender email newsletter
Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Apples, Oranges, Onions & Potatoes
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.
The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. More information
Shop using AmazonSmiles and benefit the Capital Campaign! More information
Quick Link to My Pender Page
NEW! Opt-in to Text Messaging for important Pender Announcements! Sign up here.
Registration is open for Music Groups. More information
December 11: Building in Faith for the Future Pledge Sunday, More information
December 11: Unified Service & Church-wide Luncheon, 10 am
December 11: Carols, Cookies & Coffee, 4:30 pm
December 11: Turning Point Youth Group, 7:00-8:30 pm. Fr

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Let’s Party!

09 Dec

Christmas caroling! Pizza! Sodas! Games! The Christmas Story! Cookies & ice cream! Each year we put on the Christmas party for the residents at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center. Join us on Saturday, December 17th at 11am-1pm, at 10650 Page Ave., Fairfax, VA 22030

Everyone has a great time! So please come, help out, serve lunch, sing carols — but most importantly, meet the residents in a time where many feel separated & alone, and bring them some Christmas cheer!